EPO

1. erythropoietin.

EPO

abbreviation for

1. erythropoietin

Word History and Origins

Origin of EPO¹

By shortening and alteration

Example Sentences

One scholarship athlete originally from Morocco, 3,000-meter steeplechase runner Fouad Idbafdil, was banned for three years in December after testing positive for the endurance-boosting hormone EPO.

From Seattle Times

It stimulates the body to produce more of the natural hormone erythropoietin, or EPO, which has long been a doping product favored by cyclists and distance runners to boost stamina.

From Seattle Times

It can help produce more of the natural hormone erythropoietin, or EPO, which has long been a doping product favored by endurance athletes.

From Seattle Times

In March 2023, another EPO was taken out against Rondo by the same woman.

From Seattle Times

The European Union’s medicines agency says the substance stimulates the body to produce more of the natural hormone erythropoietin, or EPO which has long been a doping product favored by endurance athletes.

From Washington Times